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Massachusetts Act of 1647
This law required towns in Massachusettes that had more than 50 families to "hire and maintain" a teacher to teach the children how to read and write. This was in an effort to educate children on how to read and write scripture to keep "ye old Deluder Satan" away.
This was pivotal in education history because it enforced education. Teachers were maintained for by the citizens and encouraged to teach children how to read and write. -
"Normal Schools"
Normal schools were established to help educate elementary school teachers who would be teaching in "common" or public schools. This was important because not only did it allow for women to be in education, but it also gave future teachers the tools necessary to provide their classrooms with proper education techniques. -
Jane Addams and the Hull House
Jane Addams founded the Hull House in Chicago. It originally opened as a Kindergarten but soon expanded into a childcare facility and then into secondary and college-level education resources.
The founding of the Hull House was significant because it created so many educational opportunities for all different kinds of people. From infants needing daily care to adults seeking knowledge about civil rights and civic duties. -
Scholastic Aptitude Test
The SAT was established to help measure one's educational abilities. Throughout the years, the test has changed significantly due to flaws in the system. Its validity is still being questioned today.
This was important because standardized tests (SAT or ACT) are required by many institutions and universities around the nation. Many people argue that standardized tests are not an accurate representation of one's educational abilities. -
Brown Vs. Board of Education
In 1954 Supreme Court justices ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. Thus, different races of children were able to learn in the same environment. This was an extremely pivotal event in the history of the US as it was a turning point in the Civil Rights movement, a concept that is still being supported today.
